MS Film and TV is a unique first-of-its-kind program in Pakistan that is designed to expose students to advanced hands-on professional guidance under the supervision of a highly trained faculty. It is a 2 years Weekend program which is aimed at critically imparting both fundamental theories and practical knowledge of film and television writing and production.

Classes will be held at BNU City Campus, 2-C Zafar Ali Road

It is a weekend program (Saturday & Sunday)

Foreign educated faculty & industry professionals

Scholarships are available on Merit and Need basis

Latest production equipment

Workshops

Film studios and TV channels visits

Admission Requirement

To be eligible for admission to MS Film and TV, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements: -

MA or 16 years of education with BA (Hons.) from a recognized university with minimum CGPA of 2.5

Written/aptitude test

Interview

UGAT (University Graduate Assessment Test)* or GAT NTS

UGAT (University Graduate Assessment Test) will be conducted by School of Media and Mass Communication, BNU. Admission to MS Public Relations and Advertising program will be given on provisional basis until the student clears UGAT. Those students who fail to clear UGAT during their academic stay at BNU will not be able to complete the degree program. Applicants who have already passed GAT (offered by National Testing Service) will not be required to appear for UGAT.

Courses

Semester I - Year I

Course Title

Credit Hrs.

TV Production / Broadcast Media

3

Research Methodology

3

Cinematography

3

Script Writing

3

Total

12

Semester II - Year I

Course Title

Credit Hrs.

Film Production

3

Media Theory

3

Seminar

3

Optional * (Documentary)

3

Total

12

Semester III - Year II

Course Title

Credit Hrs.

Advance Research Methodology (For Research Thesis students only)

3

Thesis 1 (Script and Pre-Production)

3

Total

6

Semester IV - Year II

Course Title

Credit Hrs.

Thesis 2 (Production and Post-Production)

3

List of Optional Courses

Course Title

Credit Hrs.

Documentary

3

Media Culture and Society/ Gender Studies

3

Advertising and Public Relations

3

Multimedia Arts

3

Cinema Appreciation

3

Radio Production

3

Case Studies TV and Film studies

3

Case Studies PR and Advertising

3

List of Thesis Options

Final Project (Choose any one)

Time Duration

Credit Hrs.

Short Film

15-20 min

6

Short TV play

25-40 min

6

Documentary

25-40 min

6

Research Thesis

15000-18000 words

6

Total

6

Notes:-> *Total credit hours may vary from 30-36 hours
-> Courses are subject to change as per requirement
-> Duration of the degree is two years.